The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

What was not clear?

The main question I'm seeing on my facebook page is about the exercise part of it. People seem to want it more clearly defined as to what constitutes exercise, I'm sure there are other things that people will want more clearly defined but I've only seen the exercise question so far.

 

[derrick]

The main question I'm seeing on my facebook page is about the exercise part of it. People seem to want it more clearly defined as to what constitutes exercise, I'm sure there are other things that people will want more clearly defined but I've only seen the exercise question so far.

Walk, run, or ride a pedal cycle on your own or with a family member.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Walk, run, or ride a pedal cycle on your own or with a family member.

Yes, but for how long is the question being asked, can we do a 3 or 4 hour solo ride, or are we limited to an hour, or half an hour, theres been nothing defined officially.

 

[derrick]

Yes, but for how long is the question being asked, can we do a 3 or 4 hour solo ride, or are we limited to an hour, or half an hour, theres been nothing defined officially.

Do what you would normaly do.

 

[gavroche]

Personally, I made the decision not to go out for rides during those demanding times for the following reason: the NHS has enough on its hand and it would be selfish and inconsiderate of me to expect their services should anything happen to me on a ride. Treating people suffering from the virus is more important than any cycling injuries, so I will set up my home turbo again and use that.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. Looks like it will be another lovely day here.

I'm wide awake and feeling rather unsure about life. Don't get me wrong, I'm fine, just wondering.

Today I should be at the dentist. Yesterday I phoned to check it was OK and the dentist confirmed my appointment was still on but they are only doing emergency work. Fitting my crown is classed as emergency. Mrs P doesn't agree and says I should stay home. I'll phone the dentist at 9.00

MOT booked for today as well. Again Mrs P says not to go. The garage is less than one mile from my house and 10 minutes walk across fields to get home. From what I've gathered so far travel to and from an MOT centre is exempt. @Mo1959 I know you have an MOT today, don't take that last bit as gospel.

Cycling?? Lots of club members arguing on Facebook it's exercise and we can still go out. I understand this and would like to continue. I'm unsure though. One side says carry on, the other says stop. Not for any thoughts of accidents etc. but simply we've been told to stay at home and so should.

Strange, very strange times........

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Didn't sleep much. Life is starting to feel a bit surreal and very worrying what lies ahead.

I'm hoping to get out shortly for a walk while it's deserted. Like you Paul, I want to keep cycling especially as we are finally getting some decent weather after what we've had but I'm not sure it's going to feel like the right thing to do.

 

[PaulSB]

More to add to the cycling thoughts. About halfway through this BBC article it states:

"Bicycle shops are on the list of retailers that are allowed to stay open during the shutdown."

BBC News - Coronavirus: Sports Direct vows to keep shops open despite new curbs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52011915

I don't know, it's very difficult for a bear with little brain.

😀 Always loved Winnie the Pooh!!

"When you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things, you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it.”

 

[aferris2]

From what I've gathered so far travel to and from an MOT centre is exempt. @Mo1959 I know you have an MOT today, don't take that last bit as gospel.

Hope so. Just trying to prepare things just in case we have to return to the UK soon. Car at mum's and the MOT ran out some time ago. Will need to get it done to get home.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people, housework today

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning. Looks like it will be another lovely day here.

Cycling?? Lots of club members arguing on Facebook it's exercise and we can still go out. I understand this and would like to continue. I'm unsure though. One side says carry on, the other says stop. Not for any thoughts of accidents etc. but simply we've been told to stay at home and so should.

Strange, very strange times........

Same here, unsure whats allowed, same as a lot of my cycling friends.

 

[welsh dragon]

Yes, but for how long is the question being asked, can we do a 3 or 4 hour solo ride, or are we limited to an hour, or half an hour, theres been nothing defined officially.

It doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is that you are on your own and stay that way.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning folks. A cold start here. My derrier is slightly tender from my ride yesterday as it had been a while since I had been on my bike.

I don't know why people are confused about when and for how long you can cycle. Cycling is one of the exercises you can do and as long as you are alone, and stay that way you can continue to cycle. No distance was mentioned so it isn't the length of time you are out, just being on your own and staying that way that matters.

Stay safe folks.

 

[Mo1959]

Good morning folks. A cold start here. My derrier is slightly tender from my ride yesterday as it had been a while since I had been on my bike.

I don't know why people are confused about when and for how long you can cycle. Cycling is one of the exercises you can do and as long as you are alone, and stay that way you can continue to cycle. No distance was mentioned so it isn't the length of time you are out, just being on your own and staying that way that matters.

Stay safe folks.

I thought one article I read said something like in moderation or some such wording, but damned if I can find it. Suppose that's good. Lol.
I don't think we have the police to be stopping lone cyclists and checking how long they have been out anyway!

 

[welsh dragon]

I thought one article I read said something like in moderation or some such wording, but damned if I can find it. Suppose that's good. Lol.
I don't think we have the police to be stopping lone cyclists and checking how long they have been out anyway!

The PM didn't say you could only exercise for a certain length of time. So I wouldn't take any notice of Chinese whispers.

How do you think it can matter if you go out on your own for 20 minutes or an hour.
It doesn't. It's not the time, it's being on your own. In other words be sensible.